Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 can

Veg-All

drained

1 unit

deep dish pie shell

baked

1.5 lb

ground beef

cooked, drained, rinsed

1.5 cup

Cheddar cheese

2 unit

eggs

3 tbsp

oleo

0.5 tsp

salt

3 tbsp

milk

3 tbsp

flour

1 can

sliced mushrooms

drained

1.25 cup

beef broth

0.5 tsp

hot sauce

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Bake the deep dish pie shell according to package directions.

Step 3
~3 min

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.

Step 4
~3 min

Drain excess grease from the cooked ground beef.

Step 5
~3 min

Rinse the cooked ground beef.

Step 6
~3 min

In a separate pan, melt oleo over medium heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Add flour to the melted oleo and whisk until smooth.

Step 8
~3 min

Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.

Step 9
~3 min

Add hot sauce to the beef broth mixture.

Step 10
~3 min

Add drained Veg-All, cooked ground beef, and salt to the beef broth mixture.

Step 11
~3 min

Mix all ingredients well.

Step 12
~3 min

Pour the meat mixture into the baked pie crust.

Step 13
~3 min

In a bowl, whisk together cheddar cheese, milk, and eggs.

Step 14
~3 min

Pour the cheese mixture over the meat mixture in the pie crust.

Step 15
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese mixture is browned and set.

Step 16
~3 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, add more hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Use a store-bought or homemade pie crust.

To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The meat mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Classic American comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Casual dinner
Family gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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